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POLAND BESTS FELLOW BULLDOGS

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POLAND OH- Poland showcased their defensive prowess on Thursday, securing a commanding 46-22 victory over Lakeview with a typically dominating performance.

Leading the offensive charge for Poland, Elliana Thompson notched an impressive 12 points, complemented by Mary Brant’s 9 points, and contributions from Kate Harrell and Leanna Boccieri, who each added 5 points.

Lakeview faced a formidable defensive challenge but saw Annie Humphrey lead the scoring efforts with a solid 10 points.

Poland’s relentless defense set the tone for the game, stifling Lakeview’s offensive efforts and ultimately securing a decisive win. With this victory, Poland improved to a 6-3 record, setting the stage for a strong start to the new year with a game against South Range on January 4th.

On the other side, Lakeview, now at 3-7, will look to regroup as they host Newton Falls on December 28th, aiming to bounce back with renewed energy and determination in their upcoming matchups.

BULLDOGS KNOCK OFF SOUTH RANGE FOR THE FIRST TIME

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CANFIELD OH- Lakeview secured a historic win on the road Monday, notching their first victory over South Range as a member of the NE8 with a hard-fought 36-32 triumph. The game remained tightly contested, deadlocked at 26-26 at the end of the third quarter.

Mack Stowe played a pivotal role, tying the game at 26 with back-to-back threes from Devin Sauerwein and Madi Dado briefly giving South Range a 26-24 lead.

With the score knotted at 31-31 in the final frame, Sophie Irwin, coming off the bench, made a significant impact, propelling the Bulldogs to a 33-31 lead. Makenna Werner sealed the victory with crucial free throws down the stretch, securing the 36-32 win.

Stowe led the scoring for Lakeview with 10 points, the lone player in double figures on the night.

Buoyed by this momentum, Lakeview (3-6) now looks ahead to a challenging matchup on Thursday as they face off against Poland. South Range, on the other hand, will hit the road to take on Hubbard, seeking to bounce back from the close defeat. The victory for Lakeview marks a memorable moment in their NE8 campaign.

POLAND DOESN’T WAIVER IN THE CONFERENCE

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NILES OH- Poland continued their perfect record in the NE8 on Monday, securing a decisive 46-28 victory on the road against Niles.

Mary Brant led the scoring for Poland with an impressive 16 points, supported by Leanna Boccieri and Elliana Thompson, each contributing 9 points. Leanne Williams added 8 points to the scoreboard.

On the Niles side, Caroline Cormell and Kherington Stanford each scored 6 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Poland’s dominance.

With this win, Poland advances to a 5-3 record and will return home to host Lakeview on Thursday. Niles, now at 2-5, will hit the road to face Mathews on Thursday. Poland’s continued success in the NE8 sets the stage for an intriguing season as they navigate upcoming challenges.

CLIPPERS OPENING SOME EYES

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COLUMBIANA OH- Columbiana delivered a resounding statement on Saturday, securing a significant win as they hosted area powerhouse Poland and emerged with a narrow 40-38 victory.

Evy Rapp led the scoring charge for Columbiana, contributing 14 points, while Ellie Venezia, Averi Marshall, and Megan Moser combined efforts to add crucial points to the scoreboard.

On the Poland side, Mary Brant led the scoring with 11 points, followed closely by Elliana Thompson with 10 points. Sophia Generalovich and Leanne Williams added 7 and 6 points, respectively.

Columbiana, maintaining an unblemished record at 6-0, will swiftly return to action on Monday, hitting the road to face United. Meanwhile, Poland, now standing at 4-3, will regroup and prepare for a road matchup with Niles on Monday. The hard-fought win against a powerhouse opponent adds to Columbiana’s momentum, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of their season.

POLAND DEFENSE STRIKES AGAIN

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By Matt Maher 


GIRARD, OH – Another game, another Bulldogs Win thanks to a fantastic offensive effort and aggressive Defense. Poland had eight guys find tallies on the scoresheet resulting in a complete team 39-23 victory on the road against the Indians.

 

Girard was the better team in the first quarter, out scoring Poland 7-4. Poland started off the game with a quick 3-pointer but quickly found themselves down 6-2 and eventually gave up a free throw from Ahmad Curd. Allen Hess-Cardona put up four points in the first to help the Indians get off on the right foot. For Poland the exclamation mark was the opening three made by Andrew Todd.

 

The Bulldogs were much more sound offensively and defensively and put up 10 points to Girards three. Cole Fulton was the talk of the town, finding all four of his points at the free throw line going 4-for-6 in the quarter. Paul Greco hit a three and Oliver McCully found three of his own with a bucket and went 1-for-2 at the line. Girards lone three points came from the hands of Nick Rafferty.

 

Halftime was no cause for hesitation from Poland as they kept up the pressure they built and scored 11 points over Girard including five points from Oliver McCully and Fulton put up his first and only field goal by draining in a two. For Girard Dom Phillips found himself four points and Hess-Cardona added two more to his total.

 

The Bulldogs continued to play well through he fourth and found 14 more points with six of them coming from Todd and the other eight coming from five different scorers. Girard would match their highest scoring quarter, the first, with seven more points from Phillips (5) and Stephen Sims (2). 

 

While both teams showed good defense it was the overall power of the Bulldogs scorers that would be the difference maker in this game. Todd ended with 10 points, McCully with eight and Fulton with seven to help lead their team to the victory. Girard was led by Dom Phillips who was the only other scorer to reach double digits with 11 and Hess-Cardona who put up six points.

 

The Bulldogs (4-1, 2-0) will show off their skills next when they host Niles on Tuesday December 19th at 7:00PM and the Indians (0-4, 0-2) will hit the road when they face Salem on the 19th as well with their start time being scheduled for 6:45PM.

POLAND FINISHES STRONG TO SECURE A VICTORY

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In a hard-fought battle, Poland faced off against Girard on Thursday night, and it was a contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. However, a resilient finish propelled the Bulldogs to victory as they sealed the game with an impressive 55-45 win, culminating in a decisive 8-0 run.

Leading the charge for Poland was Mary Brant with a stellar performance, amassing 16 points. Leanne Williams contributed 10 points, while Avery Jakabovic added 9 points, and Elliana Thompson chipped in with 7 points, showcasing a well-rounded offensive effort.

Girard countered with a strong showing, with Mia Malito leading the way with 16 points. Mackenzie White contributed 14 points, and Caylee Wilkes added 7 points in their competitive effort.

With this victory, Poland advances to a 4-2 record and looks ahead to a road matchup on Saturday for a non-conference battle with Columbiana. On the other side, Girard, now 3-3, prepares for another road challenge as they travel to face Badger on Saturday, aiming to bounce back from Thursday night’s closely contested game.

POLAND STILL THE TEAM TO BEAT IN THE LEAGUE

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HUBBARD OH- Continuing their tradition of success, Poland, the reigning NE8 champions, kicked off another season with a convincing conference win on Monday night, triumphing over Hubbard 45-28.

Leading the Bulldogs in scoring were Elliana Thompson and Mary Brant, each contributing 10 points, followed closely by Allie Grope with 8 points. Khamyah Howell added 11 points, while Phoebe Rusnak chipped in with 6 points, showcasing a balanced offensive effort.

Poland’s victory sets the stage for their upcoming matchup as they return home to host Girard on Thursday, eager to build on their early-season success. Meanwhile, Hubbard looks to rebound on the road as they travel to Niles, seeking a turnaround in their next conference showdown.

BULLDOGS SINK THEIR TEETH INTO ANOTHER WIN

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LEETONIA OH- In a dominant performance on Monday night, East Palestine extended their winning streak to four games by overpowering Leetonia with a commanding 40-10 victory.

Leading the charge for East Palestine, Leila Martin displayed her scoring prowess with 12 points, while Gabby Andre contributed 9 points and Alivia Magness added 6 points. The Bulldogs showcased their offensive efficiency by earning a remarkable 32 trips to the free-throw line.

Leetonia’s offensive efforts were led by Kasey Williams, who managed to score 6 points in the face of East Palestine’s formidable defense.

Looking ahead, East Palestine aims to maintain their winning momentum as they host Southern on Thursday. Meanwhile, Leetonia prepares for a road trip to Lisbon, seeking a rebound from Monday night’s challenging contest.

BULLDOGS BITE DOESN’T BREAK BOARDMAN

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POLAND, OH- In an exciting showdown at the annual “The United Way Classic,” the Boardman Spartans hit the road down Route 224 to face off against the Poland Bulldogs. In a hard-fought and physical contest, the Spartans emerged victorious, clinching their third consecutive win of the season with a final score of 44-39.

Nico Holzschuh led the charge for the Spartans, contributing 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Noah Ziak added 9 points and grabbed 3 rebounds, showcasing his well-rounded skills on the court. Jeffrey Markovitch made his presence felt with 7 points, including a crucial 3-pointer, and a flawless 4-for-4 performance from the free-throw line, including two pivotal free throws late in the fourth quarter.

Despite battling foul trouble, Terrell McDowell had a strong start with 5 points in the first quarter and pulled down 5 rebounds. Grayson Eicher faced off against Poland’s size inside, contributing 4 points and securing 5 rebounds. Kaden Mayhew stepped up with 4 crucial points in the fourth quarter, while Sullivan Smith added to the scoring with a significant corner 3-pointer in the final quarter.

Zach Haus significantly impacted both ends of the floor, tallying 4 steals and 7 deflections. Vince Butto and Jayse Varely also played pivotal roles in contributing to the team’s victory.

For Poland, Carmine Tukalo netted 19, and Cole Fulton finished with 9 for the Bulldogs.

With this hard-fought win, the Boardman Spartans maintain an impressive undefeated record of 3-0 on the young season. The team is now set to face the Golden Bears of East High in Youngstown on Tuesday, looking to build on their early success and continue their winning streak.

POLAND USES ANOTHER GREAT FINISH TO SEAL THE DEAL

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In a Friday night matchup, Poland showcased their defensive prowess, constructing a fourth-quarter wall to pull away from Campbell with a final score of 60-45. The Bulldogs effectively transformed a seven-point lead at the start of the final frame into a commanding 15-point victory.

Carmine Tukalo emerged as the offensive standout for the Bulldogs, securing a game-high 17 points. Tukalo has consistently proven himself as the top scorer in both of Poland’s games this season.

With this triumph, Poland’s record advances to 2-0. The Bulldogs are set to host Boardman on Saturday as part of the Poland United Way Classic, featuring a lineup of four basketball games throughout the day. The matchup between the Bulldogs and Spartans is anticipated to be the nightcap event of this exciting basketball showcase.